Sr. Manager, Cost Accounting

About the role

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality. For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. Bloom Energy is the leading force in transforming the way energy is generated and delivered. We are driving toward the parallel goals of growing a dynamic and forward-thinking company while creating a positive impact on our environment. Our company is filled with smart and innovative thinkers and doers, and we never stop striving to improve our technology, to expand and improve our company performance, and to develop and support the many talented employees that serve our mission.

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Cost Accounting to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Director, Cost Accounting and will be based in San Jose, California.

Responsibilities

• Lead key aspects of the Company’s cost accounting and inventory accounting functions, including standard costing, manufacturing variance analysis, inventory valuation, cost of revenue, and related close and reporting processes
• Own the monthly and quarterly cost accounting close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory roll forwards, purchase price variance analysis, work order analysis, reserves, and related management reporting
• Drive the quarterly cost and inventory review cycle, including cross-functional reviews, executive updates, audit support, and coordination with leaders across Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, FP&A, and Procurement
• Support the quarterly review and annual audit process for cost accounting and inventory-related areas, including preparation and review of audit schedules, issue resolution, and coordination with external auditors
• Oversee analysis and documentation of technical accounting conclusions for inventory valuation, excess and obsolete inventory reserves, lower of cost or net realizable value assessments, capitalization judgments, warranty-related matters, and other complex operational accounting topics
• Serve as a cost accounting advisor to business functions, helping evaluate manufacturing, sourcing, inventory, and supply chain activities and communicate accounting implications to support business objectives
• Monitor emerging accounting, operational, and process matters related to inventory